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conventional symbols are used all over the world on various maps to show​

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Answered by dhriti21
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Explanation:

Conventional symbols means using different colours, signs and symbols to present any information such as mountains, rivers, peaks, bridges, forts, airports, dams, roads etc on the map. These signs and symbols are used due to the lack of space on a map to show the actual space and shape of such features.

Answered by koyeldebnath2659
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Answer:

Hint :

Maps are one of the most important components which we used to study and perform reasearch works related to geography. Conventional symbols are used in maps.

Complete answer :

Due to the lack of spaces in maps , the mapmakers often use different in order to represent different things on the map surface. And these symbols are known as the conventional symbols.

Conventional symbols are widely accepted signs or sign systems which signify and idea or concept. They represent new features on map and are not drawn to scale. They are important because : Symbols can be used to depict features like

cities , roads and railways.

These symbols are given lots of information in a limited space, so that if you don't know the native language of an area , you can get the important information with the help of these symbols. there

is an international agreement regarding the use of these symbols.

Note :

They are represent different features on a map and are not drawn to scale . They are important because : symbols can be used depict features like cities , roads and railways. The survey of

india (SOI) have standardised a set of conventional signs and symbols to be used topographical maps .

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